But Hurley, 46, seems to be smitten with the Aussie cricketer, 41, taking him to Elton John’s glam White Tie and Tiara Ball last week, and to her local village fete over the weekend. Warne appears to have had a Hollywood makeover himself, losing weight and slapping on the fake tan.

“We come from very different worlds so I see that’s fascinating, if not odd, to many (fans). But it’s not often you meet people you instantly feel comfortable with, and when you find that – even if there are vast differences in background and experiences – it’s worth following through.”

The pair met last July and have enjoyed flaunting their relationship in the public’s eye, with plenty of kissing and cuddling and regular flirty tweets.

“When you recognise you have a lot in common with someone it’s nice to explore.”